[quote=Gooch]My understanding of the intent is that as long as the groups primary purpose is upheld, the autonmomy of the group allows for a meeting format of it's choice. In as long as no addict is ever intentionally made to feel separate or unwelcome at any meeting, there is nothing in the traditions that indicates a special interest group is in violation. /quote]
Gooch, I agree that every group has the right to exercise their own autonomy and structure meeting formats to include discussions on particular issues but I cannot see how autonomy gives a group the right to turn people in need of help away from a meeting. Addict can die because of that kind of thing.